PROGRESS

We had a very successful ultrasound this week. I'm happy to report all twenty fingers and toes are in tact and size/shape/growth is normal for both. I am glad we finally sat down and hashed out a girl's name because we are having both! We had always had a boy name picked out, but the girl's name was a little tougher. Will we share? I don't know. I think family gets irritated because they want to monogram or bedazzle a quilt, but I kind of like keeping it a secret. That way no one can say, "Really?" "Are you sure you like that?" Because people say weird stuff all the time when you're pregnant. But if you're willing to donate to the Neese Family Fund I may let you have 20% naming rights.

We are starting to kick the baby business into high gear. My sis is feverishly hashing out the details of my baby shower since I will be having it early. I really only have until November to get everything out of the way. Even if I do well and make it past 28 weeks with no bed rest, I still want it all done before I get real uncomfortable and cranky.

So we got new carpet, picked out paint and have a crib. We are going to tackle the registry tomorrow.

Paint: Valspar "Frosty" (to later be decorated with Dr Seuss pics by Carly)


Crib: I looked at both Babies R Us and online and wasn't finding anything I liked. I came across this one on Walmart's website and really liked it. What I haven't decided on is the color. I originally was going to sand it and re-paint it white. But the color is much lighter than the picture and it may work. We are going to put it together and see what it looks like.

Here is the room I LOVE and will basically rip off because it's too darn cute.




By the way, I just have to say how grateful I am for those who borrowed me maternity clothes. I went to Motherhood today because Matt's mom gave me some money to buy clothes. I was absolutely shocked at how expensive it was. A t-shirt for $20? It was crazy. So THANK YOU (you know who you are) to those who graciously lent me clothes that I love and have gotten many compliments on:)